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“overweight” in Chinese

Chinese

Pronunciation

Pinyinchāo zhòng

Example

我的行李超重了。wǒ de xíng lǐ chāo zhòng le

My luggage is overweight.

Illustration for 超重 (overweight)

How to say “overweight” in Chinese

“Overweight” in Chinese is 超重 (chāo zhòng).

A person, bag, or shipment crosses the weight limit set by a rule or scale.

Full entry for 超重: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 超重

在机场被收取了超重费。zài jī chǎng bèi shōu qǔ le chāo zhòng fèi

I was charged an excess baggage fee at the airport.

Tips for using 超重

  • In travel Chinese, this word focuses on a measured limit, so it fits luggage and cargo when a scale or carrier rule is involved.

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